IT Strategic Program Manager (SCAN Temp)

SCAN Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving senior healthcare! As a leader in the IT Software and Services department, you will drive strategic program implementations, ensuring effective collaboration across teams. With over a decade of experience in project management, you will navigate complex challenges and foster positive relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives that enhance the lives of older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership and communication skills, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan

In-depth training and development opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art tools

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Healthcare organizations or programs preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in Project, Portfolio, or Program Management.
• Demonstrated work experience as program manager or multi-discipline project manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programs for IT Software and Services department.
• Manage and coordinate activities throughout strategic programs.
• Establish expectations and communicate regularly with internal teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project Professional

Job description

Description

About SCAN

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation's leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 270,000 members in California, Arizona, and Nevada. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 40 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare. SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization that is innovating senior healthcare visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

The Job

Lead the Information Technology Software and Services department strategic program implementations. Ensure the overall program approach, organization, and execution from a leadership level. Work with IT leadership, business sponsors and other executive leadership to secure resources, budget, and timelines. Coordinate activities with project manager(s) for strategic programs and reports out to program and IT leadership.

You Will

• Lead strategic programs for IT Software and Services department. Coordinates with business sponsors, IT leadership, business department resources, outside consultants, vendors, and project and/or functional management to successfully organize, plan, and execute large scale strategic programs.


• Manage and coordinate activities throughout strategic programs to ensure program progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. Follow Software and Services department guidelines, protocols, tools, and processes.


• Troubleshoot strategic program risks and deficiencies from a leadership perspective and identifies mitigations or solutions. Implement the mitigation or solution with the appropriate program team resources.


• Establish expectations and communicates regularly with internal business and IT teams, including external vendors and/or clients to ensure successful program delivery.


• Oversee strategic program needs by studying, analyzing, and evaluating historical program outcomes, such as scope, functionality, cost constraints, and business conditions. Recommend modifications to process, resources, systems, or other applicable functions for future success of strategic programs.


• Maintain positive relationships with SCAN IT teams, business/operational departments and other common strategic program stakeholders by proactively coordinating information exchange, regularly keeping them informed of progress and risks, while maintaining appropriate program documentation.


• Participate in strategic program and budgetary planning with IT Software and Services leadership. Apply industry knowledge and experience to recommend future planning and organization of strategic programs.


• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our customers.


• Contributes to overall management planning of IT department.


• Facilitate team and customer meetings effectively, including executive level report outs and staff level brainstorming sessions.


• Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.


• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred


• PMP certification preferred.


• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.


• 5+ years in Healthcare organizations or programs is preferred.


• 10+ years' experience Project, Portfolio, or Program Management experience in mid or large enterprise IT environment(s).


• Experience leading contracting parties or business partners required.


• Demonstrated work experience as program manager or multi-discipline project manager.


• Demonstrated experience in project or program management in platform or SaaS/Cloud software vendor implementation.


• Proven self-starter, quality-minded; often assumes leadership roles in professional endeavors.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff, within and external to the organization to achieve goals.


• Possesses significant knowledge of project management principles and applies them in all appropriate endeavors.


• Intermediate to advanced proficiency required in MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project Professional.


• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent presentation and facilitation skills with all levels of staff within an organization.


• Ability to appropriately maintain confidentiality.

What's in it for you?

• Hourly rate: $65 to $80 per hour


• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan


• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

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